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December 7, 2008 - 9:50 pm
Continuing an annual tradition we began last year in this space, we here at UmpBump cast our ballots this year for who we think should be in the Hall of Fame who is not yet in.
The rules were simple: elect anyone you want, with no restrictions. Just like the real Hall, players who appear [...]
November 8, 2008 - 5:43 pm
Back by popular demand*, we UmpBump writers are already hard at work composing our semi-annual “What They Need” posts, where we basically play GM for all 30 teams. There’s already movement going on in the Hot Stove front so there’s no time to waste. Check back with us throughout the fall season for regular posts [...]
May 20, 2008 - 12:43 pm
“She uses an odd, side-armed delivery, and puts both speed and curve on the ball. Her greatest asset, however, is control. She can place the ball where she pleases, and her knack at guessing the weakness of a batter is uncanny.” - The Chattanooga News
It was a bit of serendipity. Yesterday, as our own [...]
April 27, 2008 - 8:33 am
It probably comes as a surprise to no one that the Washington Nationals have a pretty abominable team once again this season, and that they are tied with the Texas Rangers for the worst record in baseball at 8-17. That is exactly the sort of performance we have come to expect from the Expos/Nats after [...]

April 8th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Meh; it’s April…
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April 9th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Coley you’re worse than Dave O’Brien.
ONE loss and you’re already calling “one long year” for Braves fans?
Ridiculous.
Now the Phils are another story.
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April 9th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Zvee, I didn’t write that post, you jackass!
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April 11th, 2007 at 10:57 am
Giant baseball-sized hale wreaked havoc at US Cellular Field, sending players scurrying for cover. Jermaine Dye, sadly, didn’t make it to the dugout in time.
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April 11th, 2007 at 11:08 am
“Ball Four, take your base, you know what, just go sit down on account of the gayness”
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April 11th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Okay, Kenny. I’ll get some hits, I’ll get some hits. Now please, STOP!
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April 11th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
“Sometimes love don’t feel like it should”
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April 11th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Amidst a horrendous slump, White Sox Slugger Jermaine Dye decides to lacerate himself, asking closer Bobby Jenks to throw one to the ribs.
“I WILL Hit. I WILL Hit.”
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April 11th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Jermaine Dye’s future at Sea World is now in question after failing to accomplish even the simplest ball catching.
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April 12th, 2007 at 3:34 am
Jermaine Dye tries once more to escape out from under the EVIL DEVIL BALL that keeps floating above his head wherever he goes.
TO NO AVAIL!
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April 12th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Actually, O\’Brien probably didn\’t write that headline. As a former sports journalist, headlines are written by copy editors. The byline is attributed to O\’Brien, but that\’s about it. Give credit to the witty copy editors on the desk at the AJC for that one.
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April 13th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Before a recent at bat, Jermaine Dye spontaneously performed an 80’s rock ballad. The fans’ reaction was swift.
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